Adult And Juvenile Justice Systems Unit Test Questions
with all the correct answers
Juvenile courts in Georgia only hear cases involving minors who
are under the ages of 17 or 18.
The Supreme Court of Georgia would most likely respond to a law restricting the
rights of a religious group by
striking down the law as being in violation of the state's bill of rights.
Georgia's superior courts have __________ jurisdiction, which means they have
the power to hear important cases for the first time.
orginal
Which Georgia court grants a couple under the age of 18 permission to marry?
juvenile court
Appellate courts are considered the most important courts in Georgia because
they
can overrule the decisions of lower courts.
What kind of cases would a Georgia court with limited jurisdiction hear? Check
all that apply.
shoplifting
traffic violations
the issuing of search warrants
most misdemeanors
People unhappy with decisions made by Georgia's lower courts can take their
cases to
a court of appeals.
The court of appeals has the power to
review cases that were previously decided.
Georgia has the most of which kinds of courts?
juvenile courts
Which statement best describes justices who serve on the Supreme Court of
Georgia?
They are elected to six-year terms.
Which statement describes a plea of no contest in a criminal case?
The suspect does not admit guilt, but does not wish to fight the charges and does not
want a trial.
How are members of juries chosen for criminal trials?
by summons
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
Criminal law protects society from wrongdoers, while civil law settles private disputes.
Which are examples of felonies? Check all that apply.
arson
assault
kidnapping
murder
Which are examples of misdemeanors? Check all that apply.
with all the correct answers
Juvenile courts in Georgia only hear cases involving minors who
are under the ages of 17 or 18.
The Supreme Court of Georgia would most likely respond to a law restricting the
rights of a religious group by
striking down the law as being in violation of the state's bill of rights.
Georgia's superior courts have __________ jurisdiction, which means they have
the power to hear important cases for the first time.
orginal
Which Georgia court grants a couple under the age of 18 permission to marry?
juvenile court
Appellate courts are considered the most important courts in Georgia because
they
can overrule the decisions of lower courts.
What kind of cases would a Georgia court with limited jurisdiction hear? Check
all that apply.
shoplifting
traffic violations
the issuing of search warrants
most misdemeanors
People unhappy with decisions made by Georgia's lower courts can take their
cases to
a court of appeals.
The court of appeals has the power to
review cases that were previously decided.
Georgia has the most of which kinds of courts?
juvenile courts
Which statement best describes justices who serve on the Supreme Court of
Georgia?
They are elected to six-year terms.
Which statement describes a plea of no contest in a criminal case?
The suspect does not admit guilt, but does not wish to fight the charges and does not
want a trial.
How are members of juries chosen for criminal trials?
by summons
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
Criminal law protects society from wrongdoers, while civil law settles private disputes.
Which are examples of felonies? Check all that apply.
arson
assault
kidnapping
murder
Which are examples of misdemeanors? Check all that apply.
